Philippines
Palawan · South China Sea

El Nido Bacuit Bay

Popular beach in El Nido, Philippines.

Very warm water with a light chop and glassy wind — great swimming conditions.

Sea temperature now
30.7°Ctropical
Excellent
Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine
Air temperature
26.3°C
Wave height
0.5 m
Wind
1.9 km/h
UV index
0.4 UV index

Location

El Nido Bacuit Bay on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.

7-day forecast

Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.

Wetsuit recommendation

No wetsuit

At 30.7°C the water is warm enough to swim and surf in just a swimsuit or boardshorts.

Surf & watersports
Tropical-feel conditions. Most swimmers stay comfortable for an hour or more without thermal protection. UV exposure is the bigger risk — sunscreen and a rash vest are worth packing.
Open-water swimming
Open-water swims of 60+ minutes feel comfortable with no neoprene.

Recommendation tuned for El Nido Bacuit Bay's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.

Quick answer

Can I swim at El Nido Bacuit Bay today?

The sea is currently 30.7°C — excellent swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.

Key takeaways
  • • Located in Palawan, Philippines (South China Sea).
  • Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
  • • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.

Monthly sea temperature averages

Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.

14°C26°C· Current month outlined· “Best” = within 2°C of the annual peak

Year-round sea temperature

Best swim months: Jun – Jul – Aug – Sep – Oct

MonthSeaComfort
Jan15°CBracing
Feb14°CBracing
Mar15°CBracing
Apr16°CBracing
May18°CPleasant
Jun22°CWarm
Jul25°CWarm
Aug26°CHot
Sep24°CWarm
Oct21°CPleasant
Nov18°CPleasant
Dec16°CBracing

Nearby beaches

The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.